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Real Talk Ryan Jespersen
Real Talk about news, politics, and pop culture. Hosted by Ryan Jespersen from Edmonton, Alberta. Live weekday mornings at 8:30am MT. #RealTalkRJ
Episodes
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This Means (Trade) War
Stormy seas ahead, as Canada and the U.S. prepare to lock horns. We get three different takes (plus dozens in the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power) on…
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"Fight for Canada and Canadian Jobs!"
Scott has words for former PM Jean Chretien, Greg's not buying the UCP's COVID task force report, Karen's head's about to explode over coal, Wayne's getting…
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Trump Imposes Tariffs, Blames DEI for Deadly Crash
It's Tariffs Eve. Will Donald Trump actually make good on his threats? If so, who will ultimately pay the most? We present an international edition of the Real…
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Doctors Silenced in COVID Report
A $2M report commissioned by the Alberta government advocates for limiting COVID-19 vaccinations, and suggests that health professionals should not face…
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Bombshell Report Exposes Foreign Meddling
Foreign interference IS a thing in Canada, and Ottawa's dragged its heels doing anything about it. That's the general finding of Justice Marie-Josee Hogue's…
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What's Your Move if Hatemongers Hit Your Community?
Did you see those clowns flashing Nazi salutes in St. Albert over the weekend? What's the right way to respond when that happens in your community? Mayor Cathy…
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What on Earth is the Alberta Government Up To?
Why on earth is Danielle Smith's government opening up the Eastern Slopes to coal mining again, when the majority of Albertans oppose it and the government…
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"I'm happy Danielle flipped off those Eastern f*cks!"
Tonie hated our interview with Western Standard founder Derek Fildebrandt, Anna Banana peels paint over Danielle Smith's trip to D.C., and KP's got "liberals…
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Danielle in D.C. / Lame Duck Liberals / Mountain Mining / Two Genders?
We've got today's top political stories teed up for Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes, including Doug Ford's early election call, a lacklustre Liberal leadership…
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Alberta Re-Opens the Rockies to Coal Mining
Ranchers, land owners, conservationists, and everyday Albertans are joining forces to protest the Alberta government re-opening the Eastern Slopes to coal…
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Heads Up, Canada: America's Coming for the Arctic
Canada will look a whole lot different 50 years from now. Our claim to Arctic sovereignty is threatened, existing trade relationships will be forced to evolve…
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What Does Trump's Promised "Golden Age" Mean for Canada?
President Donald Trump is guaranteeing a "Golden Age" for the United States of America. Does that promised prosperity come at the expense of allies and…
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Trump's Inauguration Day: Key Storylines
No need to speculate any more. Canadians will soon know exactly what Donald Trump's return to the White House will mean for trade with the United States…
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"Political Commentators Want Albertans to be Cucks!"
Real Talkers are ALL fired up from ALL different angles as Danielle Smith tells her fellow premiers to pound sand. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs…
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Carney v. Freeland: Is This Just Trudeau 2.0?
Will voters think "Justin Trudeau" every time they see Mark Carney or Chrystia Freeland? Both Liberal leadership contenders will do everything they can to…
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Team Canada...Minus Alberta
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith snubs her fellow premiers, as Alberta abstains from a cross-country collective effort to dissuade Donald Trump from imposing…
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Danielle Smith's Quest for Control
When does swift and sweeping political reform cross the line to authoritarianism? Is Premier Danielle Smith on a troubling quest to control everything and…
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Here's Why the U.S. Supreme Court's about to BAN TikTok...
170 million Americans who use TikTok will likely have to find another favourite app, as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to ban the popular Chinese-owned…
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Danielle Smith Meets with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Danielle Smith says Canada needs to be prepared for tariffs threatened by Donald Trump. This, after Alberta's premier met with the President-elect at his…
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"Message to Trump: Canada Will Never Surrender!"
7th Pilot, Jake, Travis, and David are ALL FIRED UP over Donald Trump's disrespect for Canada. This might be the fieriest edition in Flamethrower history…
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TRUMP & the Future of Canada's Energy Exports
Donald Trump's turning everything upside down, including America's relationship with Canada, and he hasn't even sworn in yet. What do Trump's bluff, bluster…
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Could a Liberal-NDP Merger Actually Happen?
Should the federal Liberals and NDP work even more closely together? Does a merger represent the left's best chance at forming the next federal government? Or…
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Should Canada Join the U.S.?
Donald Trump figures it's time Canada became the 51st state. He's calling the Canada/U.S. border an "artificially-drawn line," says America spends hundreds of…
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What's Next for Canada?
It's a lousy time for the federal government to flounder. As Donald Trump's inauguration date approaches, the Liberal Party's kicking off a leadership race as…
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Time's Up: Trudeau Stepping Down as PM
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down as Liberal leader, and is proroguing Parliament as the Liberal Party of Canada embarks on the journey to replace…
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"Canada Isn't the 51st Anything!"
Martin in Manitoba's had enough of Trump trolling Canada, Gerald says we owned the Americans last time The Donald was President, Dolly's done with provinces…
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Mayor Amarjeet Sohi and Premier Danielle Smith
We talk wins and losses, and look to the past, present, and future with Edmonton's Mayor and Alberta's Premier in this power-packed episode of Real Talk. Mike…
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TOP STORIES: Trudeau, Trump, and Foreign Interference
Late December's typically a slow time of year for the news cycle. Not this year! 2024's top stories are playing out in front of us as Christmas break…
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Brace Yourself for a Painful Year Ahead
Justin Trudeau's on his way out. Donald Trump's on his way in. Alberta's headed toward deficit territory, and consumers across Canada are looking at higher…
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Trudeau's Cabinet Collapsing
Two of Justin Trudeau's highest-profile cabinet ministers have jumped ship. Are we watching this government collapse in real time? 4:40 | (Now-former) Finance…
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Swiftie Snaps after Real Talk Guest Disses Taylor!
Tammy's got Taylor Swift's back, Lauren's not sold on Mr. Wonderful's $70B Wonder Valley, John says Donald Trump and Danielle Smith better check themselves…
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GROUP CHAT ROUND TABLE: "Don't Call Me A C*nt!"
Sarah Hamilton's tipping point into politics was a behind-the-scenes bully who called her one of the nastiest names going. The Edmonton city councillor tells…
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Rookie Security Guard Murdered by Career Criminal
20-year-old Harshandeep Singh was pushed down a flight of stairs, shot in the back, and killed just three days into a new job as a security guard. The suspect…
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Kevin O'Leary's Not-So-Serious $70B Plan for Alberta
Kevin O'Leary - the TV star otherwise known as "Mr. Wonderful" - says he's bringing a $70 billion data centre to northern Alberta. Premier Danielle Smith is…
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Big Tobacco: Pay Up!
Canada is on the brink of a landmark $32.5B settlement with Big Tobacco, designed to address decades of health care costs and personal damages caused by…
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Real Talk Welcomes Rob Breakenridge
Jespo reunites with longtime talk radio colleague Rob Breakenridge in this episode, just a few weeks after Rob was unceremoniously laid off. 2:05 | The two…
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A WARNING about ChatGPT!
Don't let ChatGPT run your show! Heed this warning from Real Talker Bernard (sort of). It's a ChatGPT-fuelled edition of The Flamethrower presented by the DQs…
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Who's Going to Heal Healthcare (and How)?
Why are Canadians forced to wait more than a year for a hip replacement? Why does it take 18 months to get an MRI? How is it possible that 6.5M Canadians can't…
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ALS & MAiD // Bipolar Disorder & Cannabis Addiction
He was ordering food in a drive-thru and all of a sudden he couldn't remember how to say "lettuce". That's where Glenn Grant's ALS journey started just a few…
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Daveberta Unveils the Best of Alberta Politics 2024
What's Alberta's top political story for 2024? Who's been Alberta's Best MLA? How about the top-performing UCP cabinet minister? And what about the most…
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Trudeau "Axes" the Tax // Pardon Me, Mr. President?
How do you feel about Justin Trudeau gifting most Canadians $250 and a holiday break from the GST? Sure, you'll keep more money in your pocket (at an expensive…
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Oilers Fan Sounds Off: "Where's the Fire?!"
Rob in Leduc is sick of oil spills. JC in Edmonton predicts "carnage" next provincial election prompted by insurance reforms. Brandt thinks it's time for a…
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This Financial Advice Could Change Your Life!
What's your biggest money mistake? For some, it's drowning in credit card debt. For others, it may be waiting until later in life to start investing. It's…
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Is Tim Cartmell the Next Mayor of Edmonton?
Tim Cartmell wants to be Mayor of Edmonton. The two-term city councillor (and former engineer) says Council has lost its way and spending is out of control. Is…
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The True Cost of Alberta's Auto Insurance Overhaul
Has your car insurance skyrocketed over the past few years? Albertans are already paying among the highest rates in the country, and it's about to get even…
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Up, Up, and Away: This Is A Game Changer!
REAL TALK EXPANSION NEWS: our live stream is now available on SEVEN different platforms! As of this episode, you can catch us LIVE on YouTube, X, Instagram…
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Were We Swindled by Mike Tyson and Jake Paul?
More than 60 million people streamed (or tried to stream) Mike Tyson and Jake Paul's fight over the weekend. Widely panned as a pathetic spectacle, a few…
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"Politicians Need More Common Sense!"
"Tranquil Vibration," Travis, and Keith have hot takes on the U.S. election, Michael's fired up about the RCAF, and Dwayne says Danielle Smith doesn't deserve…
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Bold Moves: The $427M Plan to Fix Downtown Edmonton
Let's be Real: many people don't feel safe in downtown Edmonton. Investment is stalled out, vacancy rates are unsustainable, and social issues dominate the…
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Is Canada in Trouble Under Trump?
Former Invest Alberta CEO David Knight Legg says Canada's trade situation is a "disaster," and the federal government is ill-equipped to work effectively with…
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Could Stephen Harper Steer an Alberta Pension Plan?
The rumour mill has former Prime Minister Stephen Harper taking over as the next chair of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo). What does this…
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Doc Talk: Is It Even Possible To Heal Healthcare?
More than six million Canadians don't have a family doctor. Millions more are waitlisted to see specialists and surgeons. We've never spent so much on…
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99-year-old D-Day Veteran Marty Jones
At just 19 years old, Marty Jones stared down Nazi artillery the morning of June 6, 1944 as a gunner aboard the HMCS Prince Henry, one of the ships that led…
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Red Hot Takes on Trump's Big Win
It's an all-Presidential Election version of The Flamethrower, as Real Talkers share their hottest takes on Trump's return to the White House. The Flamethrower…
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Do We Truly Grasp the Meaning of Remembrance Day?
Ten years from now, when nearly every WWII veteran is gone, who will tell their stories? Does the average Canadian understand the sacrifices of those who…
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The Truth About The Alberta Advantage
Kevin Van Tighem was portrayed by his political opponents as an "enemy" of Alberta when he ran to become an MLA in 2023. Now-Minister Jason Nixon pulled quotes…
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Trump Wins. What now?
So much for "too close to call". Donald Trump soundly defeats Kamala Harris, and will serve as the 47th President of the United States. What does the election…
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US Election Day with Quick Dick McDick
Feeling US Election anxiety? We recommend this candid, entertaining, insightful episode of Real Talk with one of Canada's most-watched YouTube commentators…
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Danielle Smith Dodges Trouble; Dominates UCP AGM Vote
Danielle Smith's leadership review went so well at the UCP AGM, some of her loudest critics are invoking Russia and North Korea in their social media posts…
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"Jordan Peterson is a Professional Mental Gymnast!"
Brendon and David have zero tolerance for Danielle Smith's "Jordan Peterson Law," Brent is sick and tired of "lazy Canadians and liberal media," and TheSco…